LocationAddress: Interior, South Dakota 57750GPS: 43.745777, -101.948446View on MapLocal Directions: From Sioux Falls: Travel west on I-90 to exit 131. Turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Northeast entrance. Travel 8 miles to Cedar Pass Lodge. From Rapid City: Travel east on I-90 to exit 110 or exit 131. From exit 110, turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Pinnacles entrance. Travel 30 miles to Cedar Pass Lodge. From exit 131, turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Northeast entrance. Travel 8 miles to Cedar Pass Lodge.

Good views. Walking distance to visitor center and lodge with restaurant. Best views in agate loop. Some electric sites. Downsides: no shade, no specific dishwashing facilities a bit awkward. In 2013, new mixed 1st-come plus reservation system rather chaotic.